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Two unmarried parties buy a house together and split up. Both names are on the deed and all paperwork signed. They split up, but do not refinance to get one name removed. Three years later, the party living in the house starts the sale, completes it, and both sign off on papers saying that they... View More 
answered on Aug 20, 2024
Y'all are co-owners of the property and if one of the co-owners paid monies for the benefit of the property such that the other co-owner owes 1/2 reimbursement then one can seek reimbursement for that amount. As for your question of whether or not one owner may demand the equity share because... View More
It is an empty lot of land, 0.5 acres, entirely wooded and overgrown with no servitudes, buildings, or other property besides the land itself. Any attempt to check who the original owner might be comes up short, since it is in the name of an estate rather than a person. The last record for the... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2024
The adjudiciated property process is similar not not completelyt identical throughout the state---I would recommend that you contact a property lawyer in your area-----or contact the parish attorney's office in the parish you purchased the adjudicated property----ask to sit down and discuss... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
My best guess: Resolutions? Probably. Restrictions/covenants? No. The answer is in your HOA's governing documents---please review them or consult with a lawyer for the purpose of have them reviewed to obtain an answer to your question(s). I know you are saying resolutions but resolutions... View More
I notified him he said he sent a work order for the plumber but the plumber came 3 days later my water bill was 130.00 more than average.
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
If you decide to withhold part of next month's rent in Carencro, LA to cover repair costs you've already paid, you should be aware that this action can be risky. Landlords typically expect full rent payment on the due date, and withholding any portion without explicit legal approval or... View More
I notified him he said he sent a work order for the plumber but the plumber came 3 days later my water bill was 130.00 more than average.
answered on Mar 28, 2024
You need to review your lease, if you have one, to determine whether or not you can proceed in the manner you deisre. Normally, unless you have the landlord's permission to decrease that month's rent due to the payment of the bill, you have to pay your monthly rent or you are in breach... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
You can accomplish this via an Act of Donation. If you only do a standard Act of Donation, your wife would not be a party to the mortgage, however your wife would receive whatever it is you are donating (presumably 1/2 interest) subject to the mortgage and/or whatever is in the public record..... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
If you provided the funds for purchasing the house and your uncle agreed to buy it for you, it's understandable that you would expect your name to be on the property as the owner. However, if your uncle's name is the only one listed on the property, it may indicate a discrepancy between... View More
I have three siblings and a stepmom. My stepmom is currently living there and one of my siblings want the house while me and another sibling don't want our sibling to get the house. We want our stepmom to keep it but pay us our fair share. My sibling who wants the house wants to kick the... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2024
I am sorry for your loss and your situation. If your father had a will, then his estate would pass via the directives in his will. If he did not have a will, then it would pass via the succession law of Louisiana assuming Louisiana has jurisdiction. Based on your post, your father has a positive... View More
A divorce decree left property to my sibling and I in the event of my father’s death. He passed recently and I found that his wife who lived in the property with him but never purchased or paid the “now free and clear” mortgage, name is included on the deed along with him. Is this a... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Louisiana, a divorce decree that addresses property distribution typically has legal precedence over later actions, such as the changing of a deed. If the decree explicitly awarded your mother's half of the property to you and your sibling, this should be honored unless legally modified... View More
When my parents died, my 2 bros, a sis and I inherited 2 15 acre lots. One bro died in 2015, no will, but a succession was done,shows us 3 sibs as joint owners in undivided prop.These 2 15 acre lots were last surveyed in the 1930’s. I hired someone to survey and divide the property into 3... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2023
Something is inconsistent here-----You indicate that there was no will and that you have 2 bros, a sis and you howewver a succession was opened and the 3 sibs becanes owners of the 2 lots. Inconsistency notwitstanding, I would contact the attorney who handled the succession and discuss your... View More
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
There is no U.S. Supreme Court decision that makes it unlawful to buy a house for less than its true value. The principle of "willing buyer, willing seller" generally prevails in real estate transactions. However, there may be laws against fraud, misrepresentation, or undue influence that... View More
Arson mentioned after review of video, but the report has not been published yet.
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
In Louisiana, determining liability for an abandoned home fire causing damage to adjacent properties can be complex. The liable parties could vary depending on numerous factors, such as the cause of the fire, the condition of the property before the fire, and whether there were any local ordinances... View More
They recognized the signature as the owners what can be done.
answered on Sep 21, 2023
What exactly do you want? If you want to nullify the transfer then one way of doing this is to prove that the document transferring the property was not properly done/completed. If you want to challenge this, then you should first have a specific consult with an attorney to determine what needs... View More
We were not together when she died. She was married to someone else. We never did anything with the home. I still live in the home. She does have one child with me and one child with someone else. We are in Louisiana. I am on the deed to the house but not the loan for the house. I have paid on the... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2023
You really should speak to a succession lawyer in your area to make sure you have a clear understanding of your rights. Someone may open your ex-girlfriend's succession and that lawyer may reach out to you, however that lawyer does not represent you --hence the reason you should at a minimum... View More
I have plans to build a house on this land I do not know what I can legally do with their trailer. They won't answer phone calls from me. Therefore I don't know what their plans are. Wh what are my rights concerning this matter? I live in Louisiana.
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
In Louisiana, if your daughter and son-in-law have left their trailer on your property for around six months without communication, you may explore legal options. Sending them a certified letter notifying them of your intention to remove the trailer if they don't respond within a specified... View More
I donated a piece of property to my mother, in exchange for lifetime right of use. It is my understanding that I can revoke the donation if I am denied the right to use the property. She donated the property to a third-party, yet maintained usufruct. She and the new owner of the property denied my... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2023
You need to consult with a lawyer to discuss the specifics----which in this case, includes a review of the transfer/donation documents and verifying whether or not they paperwork was recorded in the public record----after this, one should be able to give you some credible information as to your... View More
Please they plan on doing it Monday...how can they do this
answered on Jun 18, 2023
If title to the property is not in their name, they most likely have no legal right to tear down a structure on the property. If title to the property is in your name, you likely have standing to enjoin them from tearing down the structure.
Seek the services of an experienced real estate... View More
A pastor was given the church property when the church was dissolved
answered on Jun 12, 2023
This is an example why my advice to anyone involved with the transaction of immoveable property (sale, donation, anythng)----get an attorney involved--you want it done correctly so that someone in the future does not come back and place a cloud on the title of the property. In your scenario my... View More
The son never did succession and has now passed. Who would the property belong to? Would succession have to be done on my nephew if he didn’t have any possessions? Neither had a Will so I am depending on succession laws of Louisiana. There are no debts associated. It is a clear title.
answered on May 5, 2023
If the son was alive, when his father passed, then, the son is the rightful owner, by LA intestacy law (no Will) as to his father's property. But, if the son has now also passed, then, you have to look at whether the son had children of his own, any other sibling, or descendants from those... View More
The son never did succession and has now passed. Who would the property belong to? Would succession have to be done on my nephew if he didn’t have any possessions?
answered on May 5, 2023
It is hightly recommended that you consult a succession lawyer in your are to discuss the specifics of this situation, including whether the best way to proceed in this matter. Also, in reading your post, it is not clear if there is a will for either deceased person or you are relying upon the... View More
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